Political parties in the US

[RedImperator]

As parties exist to get someone in the President's office -- and that requires 50% of the electoral vote -- it is unlikely that a third party will really become viable.

What would happen if no candidate got 50%?

The House of Representatives would chose from among the top three candidates, with each state delegation getting one vote (Amendment XII).

[Joe]

As parties exist to get someone in the President's office -- and that requires 50% of the electoral vote -- it is unlikely that a third party will really become viable.

What would happen if no candidate got 50%?

The one with the most would still win. In fact that's as common as not given the way the system is set up.

Actually, if no candidate produces a majority the election is decided by the House (see Amendment XII). But like you said, it will never happen with the way the system is in this day and age.

[Stormbringer]

What would happen if no candidate got 50%?

The one with the most would still win. In fact that's as common as not given the way the system is set up.

Actually, if no candidate produces a majority the election is decided by the House (see Amendment XII). But like you said, it will never happen with the way the system is in this day and age.

Doesn't that refer to the electoral votes? The popular vote and the electoral are different animals.

[Joe]

Doesn't that refer to the electoral votes? The popular vote and the electoral are different animals.

Uraniun was actually referring to the electoral vote when he asked the question that triggered your post. So, yeah.

[Stormbringer]

Doesn't that refer to the electoral votes? The popular vote and the electoral are different animals.

Uraniun was actually referring to the electoral vote when he asked the question that triggered your post. So, yeah.

Ah, my fault.